1141 Uptown park blvd, Houston TX
Saturday, July 4th, 2026
Race Overview
- Date: July 4, 2026
- Location: 1141 Uptown Park Blvd, Houston, TX
- Start Time: 5K run/walk at 7:30am, Kids run at 7:10am
- Hosted by: Runner's High Club
Race Benefits
- Beneficiary: Special Olympics Texas & Girls on the Run Greater Houston
- Kids Run: 0.6 miles for participants 12 and under
- Incentives: Kids receive a medal, tank, sunglasses, socks, custom bib, and a cool superhero cape and mask!
- Participation: Parents are welcome to run/walk with their child!
Race Features
- Finisher Medal: All finishers will receive one
- Free Snacks: Water, soft drinks, and snacks provided
- Special Offer: First 1125 to pick up packets receive a custom tech tank shirt (size not guaranteed)
- New Addition: NEW Magnolia Brewing Co. beer available
Packet Pickup and Registration
- Location: 6590 Woodway Dr, Houston, TX 77057
- Contact: (713) 465-0033
- Times: Thursday July 2, 3pm-7pm; Friday July 3, 10am-3pm; Race day, 6am-7am (Out of town participants only)
- Multiple Pickups: Allowed; provide a list of names and tank sizes for more than four
Fees
- Cost: $37 until March 31, 2026
- Increments: $42 from April 1 - May 31, $45 June 1-June 25, $47 June 26 - July 3, $50 on race day (phone registration only)
- Shirt Size: Estimated based on last year, sizes not guaranteed
- Volunteer: Consider volunteering via the link here
Sponsors and Timing
- Sponsors: Runner's High Club, Fleet Feet Sports, Run Wild Sports Timing, Talent with Ready Nutrition, Special Olympics Texas, Girls on the Run Greater Houston, New Magnolia Brewing Co., Uptown Park
- Results: Real-time results via text/email with disposal tag from packet pickup
- Text Results: Sign up for text message finish results here
- Finish Line Video: Available within a day of the event, watch 2025 clips here and here
Awards and Parking
- Awards: Overall Male & Female winners, Overall Master winners, top 3 in 5-year age groups (14 and under through 70+)
- Awards Ceremony: Begins around 8:45am
- Parking: Free parking available at Uptown Park Plaza
- Security: Please lock your car and keep valuables out of sight
Directions
- From River Oaks / Westheimer Road:
- Take Loop I-610 north and use the left lane
- Take exit # 10 (Woodway Dr./Memorial Dr.) and merge onto I-610 access road
- Turn right on Uptown Park Boulevard or enter at the main entrance from the West Loop
Runner's High Club
- Training: Join for training programs for the Houston Marathon starting mid-August
- More Info: Visit www.runnershighclub.com
- Age Requirement: Participants under 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian on race day
- Refunds: No refunds or exchanges!
Additional Note
Please note: Due to City of Houston insurance requirements, no pets, baby strollers, or wheeled vehicles during the 5K run/walk; strollers are only allowed in the Kids run.
For more information and registration, visit the race page here.
